Anemia

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What is the main side effect of oral iron (ferrous salts) therapy?

Thrombotic events

Injection site reactions

Hypotension

Constipation (correct)

Which anemia type is treated with RBC transfusion?

Thalassemia (correct)

Sickle cell anemia

Anemia of chronic disease

Iron deficiency anemia

Which nutrient is known for potentially masking B12 deficiency symptoms?

Vitamin D

Iron

Folate (correct)

Vitamin B12

What is the main indication for erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESA)?

Anemia related to chronic kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the main monitoring parameter for folate/folic acid/B9 therapy?

Reticulocyte count Signup and view all the answers

Which anemia type is associated with normocytic/normochromic characteristics?

Anemia of chronic disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the main black box warning for IV iron therapy?

Anaphylaxis Signup and view all the answers

What lab values prompt a platelet transfusion in clinical practice?

Platelet count less than 10,000/uL Signup and view all the answers

Do platelet transfusions typically require crossmatching?

No, because they lack significant red cell antigens Signup and view all the answers

What lab values make FFP transfusion a consideration in clinical practice?

Significant bleeding or urgent reversal of anticoagulation Signup and view all the answers

Do FFP transfusions need to be crossmatched?

No, because they contain no red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What lab values prompt cryoprecipitate transfusion in clinical practice?

Fibrinogen level less than 100mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

Do cryoprecipitate transfusions need to be crossed and matched?

No, because it contains only small amounts of plasma Signup and view all the answers

What should the APN monitor posttransfusion for pRBC transfusion?

Vital signs, oxygen saturation, and hemoglobin levels Signup and view all the answers

What lab values make a pRBC transfusion a consideration in clinical practice?

Hgb level falls below 7-8 g/dL or signs and symptoms of inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues Signup and view all the answers

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